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The Originals
Created byJulie Plec
StarringJoseph Morgan
Daniel Gillies
Claire Holt
Phoebe Tonkin
Daniella Pineda
Charles Michael Davis
Leah Pipes
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersLeslie Morgenstein
Gina Girolamo
Production locationNew Orleans, Louisiana
Production companiesOuterbanks Entertainment
Alloy Entertainment
CBS Television Studios
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseApril 25, 2013 (Backdoor-Pilot)
Related
The Vampire Diaries

The Originals is an upcoming American television series that will air on The CW during the 2013–14 American television season. It will air on Tuesdays in the 8/7c timeslot before Supernatural starting in October 2013.[1]

Series overview

The Originals is a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries focusing on the Mikaelson siblings, who are also three of the world's original vampires, Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) in New Orleans. It was revealed during the backdoor pilot aired on April 25, 2013, that recurring character Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) is pregnant with Klaus' child.[2] Now Klaus must take down his protege, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to keep his baby safe.

Cast

Actor Role Species Notes
Joseph Morgan Niklaus Mikaelson Original Hybrid (vampire and werewolf) Regular
Claire Holt Rebekah Mikaelson Original Vampire Regular
Daniel Gillies Elijah Mikaelson Original Vampire Regular
Phoebe Tonkin Hayley Werewolf Regular
Daniella Pineda Sophie Deveraux Witch Regular
Charles Michael Davis Marcel Vampire Regular
Danielle Campbell Davina Witch Regular
Leah Pipes Camille Human Regular
Callard Harris Thierry Vampire Recurring
Eka Darville Diego Vampire Recurring

Production

On January 11, 2013, it was announced that a back-door pilot focused on the Originals, starring Joseph Morgan as Klaus titled The Originals will air sometime in April for a potential series pick-up for the 2013-2014 season. On April 26, 2013, 'The Originals' was confirmed for a full series [3] This second spin-off attempt is carried out by Julie Plec. There is no involvement by Kevin Williamson.[4] The Originals was officially picked up by the CW on April 26, 2013, for the 2013-14 season.[5]

References

  1. ^ "The CW Network: New Fall Schedule". honestreviewscorner.com. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  2. ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/26/the-originals-picked-up_n_3165658.html
  3. ^ "The CW Orders Backdoor Pilot for 'Vampire Diaries' Spinoff, 'The Originals'". TV by the Numbers. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  4. ^ "'Vampire Diaries' Spinoff 'The Originals' in the Works at CW". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  5. ^ Michael Ausiello (2013-04-26). "The CW Shows Renewed 2013 — 'Hart of Dixie,' 'Beauty and the Beast'". TVLine. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
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